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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Augustine compare his distinction of things?
(a) To that between critics who do not understand and critics who believe in "special gifts."
(b) To that between God and Lucifer.
(c) To that between human nature and original sin.
(d) To that between instrumental and intrinsic good.

2. What does Augustine state an interpreter sometimes looks to to get the right meanings and right number of meanings from a passage?
(a) The original language.
(b) The history of the period that the Scripture was recorded.
(c) The author's intentions.
(d) The original manuscripts.

3. Who does Augustine suggest has the ability to know the Truth?
(a) All minds.
(b) Minds God endowed with special gifts.
(c) All minds joined in community.
(d) Illuminated minds.

4. Into what two spheres does Augustine divide the natural knowledge needed for Scriptural interpretation?
(a) Literal and figurative.
(b) Things and signs.
(c) Truth and heresies.
(d) Arts and sciences.

5. What does Augustine recommend as methods for handling the topic in Book Three?
(a) Strict adherence to the dietary laws of Israel and understanding of prophecy as methods of handling the problem of book two.
(b) Theological virtue and great learning as methods of handling the problem of Book Two.
(c) Seclusion from secular temptations to allow for the maturation of the "inner eye" as methods of handling the problem of book two.
(d) Exclusive study of Scripture and submission to the proper guidance from church officials as methods of handling the problem of book two.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Augustine focuses on one of the types of criticism he expects to receive, what does he suggest to the reader?

2. According to Book Two, what is the most important knowledge a student of scripture can have?

3. According to Augustine, what are competing influences on an individual's thinking?

4. Upon what does Augustine focus most of his efforts in the Preface of "On Christian Doctrine"?

5. What does Augustine recommend to avoid the negative influences on individual thought?

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